Parkinson's Care in Parkersburg, WV: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Parkersburg, WV: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Wood County)

6.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.6% in Wood County)

6,319

residents 65 or older (22% of Parkersburg)

4

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Parkersburg ZIP codes in their service area

1,409 Parkersburg residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 21% in Wood County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

417 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.8%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Parkersburg ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Parkersburg compared with Wood County and West Virginia

Census figure	Parkersburg	Wood County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.8%	6.6%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	6.0%	8.2%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.3%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,469	$44,117	—

Older residents in towns around Parkersburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Belpre, OH	2.9 mi	1,628	22%
Vienna, WV	4.3 mi	2,273	19%
Blennerhassett, WV	4.7 mi	807	16%
Williamstown, WV	11 mi	818	17%
Marietta, OH	12 mi	2,940	25%
Devola, OH	15 mi	864	25%

Home health agencies serving Parkersburg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Parkersburg, WV	0.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 424-7172
Housecalls Home Health	Parkersburg, WV	4.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(304) 422-9293
Adoration Home Health	Vienna, WV	4.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(304) 428-2554
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	64 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(681) 342-3252

Nursing homes near Parkersburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center	Parkersburg, WV	1.4 mi	2 of 5	150	(304) 485-6476
Willows Center	Parkersburg, WV	1.5 mi	1 of 5	97	(304) 428-5573
Parkersburg Center	Parkersburg, WV	2.2 mi	1 of 5	66	(304) 485-5511

Straight-line miles from the center of Parkersburg. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Parkersburg

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,206 monthly median income of Parkersburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Parkersburg: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Parkersburg?

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,206 monthly median income of Parkersburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Parkersburg, WV